At TMT First, we believe that environmental change can start with something as small and simple as your mobile phone.
Rethinking the Lifecycle of Your Device
It’s always tempting to upgrade to the latest mobile phone model every time a new on is released to the market. But the truth is, that comes with a heavy environmental cost. Electronic waste (e-waste) is now the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, with millions of devices needlessly thrown away every year—many of which are still perfectly usable or could be if they were repaired.
Question: How many unused devices have you got in your house, that are languishing in draws because you’ve upgraded?
That’s where recycling and refurbishment come in. Rather than throwing away an old device, giving it a second life but getting it fixed or refurbished significantly reduces its environmental footprint as well as saving you cash.
At TMT First, we process more than 250,000 devices every year, breathing new life into mobile devices including laptops, wearables and most of all mobile phones.
Every device we repair or refurbish has an impact.
It means:
- Fewer devices going to landfill
- It lessens demand for raw materials used in manufacturing new devices
- Lower carbon emissions
- By extending the life of our mobile devices we can help reduce the impact on our planet’s finite resources—and help customers make smarter, greener choices.
Recycling vs. Refurbishing: What’s the Difference?
While recycling involves breaking down old devices for parts or materials, refurbishing preserves most of the device, replacing only what’s necessary to make it work as good as new. This makes refurbishment not only more eco-friendly, but also more cost effective.
Small Choices, Big Difference
World Environment Day reminds us that we each have a role to play. At TMT First, we’re committed to reducing e-waste, promoting sustainability and helping people keep their mobile devices for longer.
This year, we’re encouraging you to think twice before buying a new mobile phone. If your device can be repaired or refurbished, choose that instead. Not only will it benefit your purse-strings, it will also benefit the environment.